Soup weather is finally here!!!! My heart is so happy. I love soup, of all types, but my favorite is a hearty soup that can stand on its own for a meal. This turkey chili is just that: hearty, full of veggies, spicy, and a stand alone dish that makes my autumn heart skip a … Continue reading Turkey chili

I recently went on a whirlwind trip to Charleston, SC. It is so beautiful there, relaxing, and the food is to die for. I just love visiting there more and more each time I go. This is a quick post of 5 not-to-miss places for eating, drinking, and being merry. Beech: If you are down … Continue reading WEEKENDER: Where to eat in Charleston, SC

Little known fact about me: I have a list for almost everything. My favorite list that keeps expanding is my 'learning list'. This comprises all of the classes and things I want to learn how to do. One of the many things on this list is weaving. Here is where Level Up Lexington comes in. Level … Continue reading DIY Woven Art

On a recent trip to VA to visit my sister, I did what I do best.... over plan. This time, though it worked out in the most glorious of ways. I packed stuff to make these sugar scrubs at my sisters house. Thankfully, my mom and my sister were eager to participate. The basic recipe … Continue reading DIY Sugar Scrubs

I was blissfully unaware of the liebster award (hello, I'm new here) until I was nominated by the Giraffe View Blog. She is a blogger who frequently posts collage style photographs around a specific topic. She also posts about music frequently. You can view her blog here. For those who are like me, and have no idea … Continue reading Liebster Award

I was given this book to read as a suggestion and have unintentionally saved it (aka put it on the shelf and somewhat forgot about it) until this week. I am telling you, it couldn't have come at a better time. I am in my final semester of nursing school, just left my full time … Continue reading Book Review: The Noticer

My lovely sister just moved to the Blacksburg, Virginia area with her new husband. I have only been to the area one time many years ago and was super excited to be invited for a weekend trip. I did not remember how beautiful Blacksburg was, or how many interesting nature themed activities there were. The … Continue reading Weekender: New River Valley, Virginia